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There is no better way to close out the year than to talk with Cameron Brown of the Thriving Collective. Cameron shares some poignant thoughts on how to grow your business, and yourself. Listen closely to what Cameron has to say. It can make a huge difference in your results. Born and raised in outback Australia, Cameron R. Brown has turned his dream and passion for helping others into a socially conscious company that has impacted millions of lives. With a mission to connect, inspire and change the world, Cameron loves helping people dream big, live fully and make an impact. Connect with Cameron at www.thrivingcollective.com Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

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This model is based on establishing trust, integrity and rapport by understanding the customer’s needs, then selling to those needs without using closing techniques of the past. Terry Ogburn joins us to share his views on this important topic. Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprie ...…

Joni Fedders, President of Aileron, a national non-profit committed to unleashing the potential of small businesses across the country, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on how to overcome certain challenges when starting your own business. Joni will provide best practices on how to turn a setback into a success and ways in which small bu ...…

Based on his 20 years of hands-on experience hiring thousands of employees, Adam Robinson shares how any business can transform its hiring process from a liability into a source of sustainable competitive advantage. This proven system can help you improve your success rate in hiring decisions, allowing you to reap the rewards in growth and prof ...…

We've all seen quizzes on Facebook and Buzzfeed, but did you know that you can use quizzes just like those to build your own business? A quiz is a powerful tool for lead generation and brand awareness. Josh Haynam joins us to share how you can use one for your company. Josh Haynam is the co-founder of Interact Quiz Builder, a tool used by more ...…

If you do business online, your platform is your business. Have you taken the time to make sure that your platform is legally protected? Intellectual property lawyer Bobby Klinck provides insights into the basic steps that every entrepreneur should take to protect their online platform. Robert “Bobby” Klinck is a best-selling author and intelle ...…

From the high-rises of London to the nipa huts of Malaysia, the need for strong leadership is everywhere. But where are the leaders? Leadership is more than a title, a corner office, or a big paycheck. Leadership is influence and influence is built through undeterred conviction, irresistible appeal and staying accountable to the goals and expec ...…

There’s an undeniable and oft-proven statistic out there: The more diverse an organization, the better it works. Period. More specifically, more women in leadership means a healthier and more profitable organization. So, how do we build that kind of organization? And, if you are one of those high potential women leaders out there, how do you ma ...…

We hear about content marketing all the time. Lyndsay Phillips talks with us about how to really harness the power of content marketing to grow your small business. Lyndsay is a serial entrepreneur; self-professed organizational freak, client-appointed task master plus project ninja and warrior content marketer for life & business coaches, acco ...…

Most business owners do not have a well-defined exit strategy nor do they know what grows the value of their business. When they started their business, they likely focus the vast majority of their time, energy and money on the challenges associated with starting and growing the business. Steve Little joins me to talk about the value of plannin ...…

There are opportunities for your business beyond your borders. Steve Petith joins me to talk about how you can expand your business without leaving your community. You don’t have to be a millionaire or billionaire to do it! Stephen Petith is an Internationalization Architect, working to create Internationalized Businesses and Lifestyles for his ...…

The Ferdman brothers join me to talk about what it takes to create the life and business you want. Guy and Ilan Ferdman are brothers, world-class life coaches, passionate entrepreneurs, and motivational speakers, fiercely dedicated to your success. They’ve helped thousands of people all over the world connect to their inner passion and radicall ...…

Writing a book is one of the best ways to position yourself as a credible expert. Julie Broad joins us to talk about what it takes to become part of the 1% of people who actually are published authors. Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, is an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, an International Book Award Winner, and recipient of the Be ...…

Robert Glazer’s exciting new book, Performance Partnerships: The Checkered Past, Changing Present and Exciting Future of Affiliate Marketing examines the roots, evolution and ongoing transition of affiliate marketing into one of the most important forms of direct-to-consumer digital marketing. Glazer, Founder and Managing Director, Acceleration ...…

Kelly Sullens shares tips from her personal experiences as a small business owner. Hear firsthand how she empowers others by leading by example and believing in those around her. Kelly went from working in the fitness industry to owning her own Fit Body Boot Camp. She and her husband have created a wildly successful business while giving back t ...…

Dean Niewolny spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms, finishing his career in the financial sector as market manager for Wells Fargo Advisors in Chicago, where he oversaw a $100mm market. While in Chicago, he and his wife, Lisa, traveled many times to Africa and, seeing the abject needs of widows a ...…

Is it getting harder to find success in your business? Or have you lost that original passion that you once had when you first started your company? Amy Vetter will provide inspiring life lessons and actionable tips, backed by scientific research, on how to discover work-life harmony to live a more fulfilled and impactful life at work and home. ...…

Cort Dial joins me to talk about leadership and how we all can make sure we are leading in the best possible way. For 30 years, Cort has asked tough questions and delivered raw answers to men and women at a dazzling array of the world’s most powerful companies, including Intel, Apple, U.S. Borax, Disney, BP, and Chevron, all with the goal of cu ...…

Small Business Owners are heroes without capes. A constant swirl of small details create a constant tension between "too much" or "not enough” with very little relief, while everyone else thinks that you are a multimillionaire because you run a business. This chaos is something that you can built OUT of your business with four intentional steps ...…

All of us face adversity at one time or another. The big question is, what are you going to do about it? Author and former CEO Jay Coughlan talks about the choices we all have to make to succeed and achieve our dreams, and how those choices are most critical when dealing with the inevitable trouble and hurdles we all face from time to time in o ...…

Perry Marshall joins us to share his thoughts on how you can improve your results by implementing some simple, effective tactics. Perry is one of the world’s most expensive and sought-afer business consultants. Clients seek his ability to integrate engineering, sales, art and psychology. He launched two movements in modern marketng. His Google ...…

Marketing Multipliers are simple, low-cost and no-cost tools that can deliver more new clients from the same marketing you're doing right now. Kevin Donlin has been involved in marketing since 1994, when he sold one of the first ebooks online, payable by check and you had to mail it to a post office box. That was e-commerce in 1994! From 1995 t ...…

Frank Cottle has spent the last 30 years delivering to the needs of startups and small businesses; here, Frank delves into the digital age of offices, how people stay connected and productive even when working countries apart, and the time and cost effectiveness of choosing virtual versus physical office space. Frank also grew his company to be ...…

Terry Dean is sharing today on how you can sell more of your products and services online without being salesy. Good marketing attracts ready-to buy clients. Ethical persuasion is NOT manipulation. These proven methods allow you to guide, encourage, and share value with your customers even before they ever spend a single penny with you. You don ...…

Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple are all saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big thing. So what is it and how is it going to impact your life and your business? Join award winning technology entrepreneur, Dale Beaumont, as he discusses this all important topic. And learn all about BRiN, the world’s first business advisor p ...…

Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be a great customer. With all of the modern tools it should be easier, but instead, it's gotten noisier. Tom Schwab of Interview Valet claims trying to break through the noise is impossible and could actually hurt you. Instead, you should be trying to get in on the convers ...…

David A. Fields joins us to share his insights into this very important topic. From the 5 Marketing Musts to The Turn, to what you should be doing immediately, you'll gather incredible ideas for improving your results. Best-selling author and acclaimed speaker, consultant, and mentor David A. Fields helps build lucrative, lifestyle-friendly con ...…

Small business owners want to make the most of their time and money, especially since a recent Vistaprint Digital poll found that 38% of small business owners believe overcoming lack of resources will be the biggest marketing challenge this year. In this podcast, Scott Bowen, VP & GM of Vistaprint Digital, and will explore the progression small ...…

In today’s environment there is an “overload” of information in regards to business and especially selling. Many of these books teach “canned lines” and “techniques” for emulating top sales people or how to close the deal. After studying many of these books, studying some of the top sales teams in the world, and building his own high value book ...…

James Muir joins us to share impactful sales techniques he's developed over a stellar sales career. James is a professional sales trainer, speaker and coach and Vice President at NextGen Healthcare and during the course of his 30+ year career he has shattered records as both a field rep and manager. He has sold-to and spoken for the largest nam ...…

LinkedIn Ads is the most overlooked and underappreciated social ads platform, and by far, the most powerful. It closes massive B2B deals and recruits successfully for any white-collar position. AJ Wilcox shares how to approach them to receive full benefit. AJ is a long-time digital marketer who fell in love with the LinkedIn Ads platform back i ...…

No matter how tech-savvy you are you you can use online courses/lessons to add value to your marketing materials (and for your customers). Regardless of your industry there is a great opportunity for business owners to reach more people than ever and grow their business quickly. Chris Badgett is my guest for this episode and shares a lot of val ...…

Finding positive ways to create harmony in all parts of our lives is "Job 1" if we hope to be successful for the long haul. And it's completely possible with just knowing how to be more intent on that every day! Dr. Lynn Wicker will share her thoughts and ideas with us about this important issue. Dr. Lynn Wicker is a certified speaker, trainer, ...…

From LinkedIn to professional directories, small business owners have been quick to grab any opportunity at online promotion. Our web person tells us it all helps with SEO. Cynthia Bemis Abrams joins us to talk about how to make sure you are maximizing your online presence. Cynthia is a public relations and leadership consultant based in Chicag ...…

The mobile revolution provides all businesses with opportunities to connect with their clients on a more personal, and engaging way. SC Moatti joins us to explain this phenomenon and provide us with ideas we can use in our businesses. SC is a mobile veteran from Silicon Valley and a recognized thought leader on mobile, innovation and leadership ...…

Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for leaders who want to enhance performance and make ...…

Pat McGinnis joins us to talk about the concept of the 10% entrepreneur. It's an interesting idea about having a side business and growing it while you work full time. Our conversation is based on the book of the same title. Patrick is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who is the author of the international bestseller, The 10% En ...…

Entrepreneurs are passionate about their business when they start up. As the business grows, sometimes they lose their passion due to feeling overwhelmed when they tackle all business activities on their own. I'll talk with Divya about how an entrepreneur can grow their business while keeping their passion for the business alive. Divya Parekh i ...…

Craig Cody joins us to share his thoughts on the value of proactive tax planning. He's got some great ideas that I'll bet your cpa never told you. Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public ...…

I’m talking with Adele McLay about the 7+1 Ps of Personal Branding on today’s episode. You don’t want to miss this information packed conversation! Adèle McLay has been a successful business consultant/adviser and coach/mentor to businesses – big and small – for over 25 years. Adèle is also a successful entrepreneur, owning several multi-millio ...…

Eric Bloom joins us to share what he knows about productivity and it's relationship to growth and profit. As Eric says, "No one cares about productivity. Small business owners care about the time and money it provides. Every minute saved is time we can be finding new customers, building new products or play games with our kids. Every dollar sav ...…

Writer and artist Jane Dunnewold describes strategies she’s developed to help anyone live a more satisfying and creative life. Her topics include defining and generating creative stamina, stumbling blocks to living creatively and how to overcome them, the concept of personal “alignment” and what it means for you, and dismantling the Committee - ...…

Alex Charfen returns to the podcast to share some really valuable ideas around your company’s mission. You don’t want to miss this episode! Make sure to visit his site to get a free copy of his book. And listen to the end for an incredible offer from Alex. Alex has spent his life seeking to understand how to make business grow, which evolved in ...…

Josh Brown joins us to talk about the value of running your business like a franchise. We explore the how-to of franchising as well as how you can run your business better by thinking of it as a franchise. Josh is a Franchise Attorney and Founder of the Law Office of Josh F. Brown. In addition to working with franchisees and franchisors, Josh h ...…

If you’re like most business owners, you’ve probably received lots of “scary” tax advice on everything from mistakes to avoid, restrictions on what you can deduct and specific rules on your tax strategy should look like. Unfortunately, much of this advice is based on myth – and will cost you thousands of dollars. John will share strategies you ...…

Corinna Essa has a keen understanding of how and why social media marketing is key to business growth. She joins us to share her tips and techniques. Corinna is known internationally as the go-to person when it comes to social media marketing. She was raised in Greece and at the age of 17, left to London to study television production only to h ...…

Stephen Kane joins us to share tips on how businesses can deal with business disputes when they arise, protect themselves from disputes arising in the first place and limit their liability in general. We'll cover litigation, small claims, arbitration, mediation, arbitration and mediation clauses, how to think about drafting contracts, limiting ...…

For decades the definition of referrals has been broadened and diluted to a catch all phrase for many types of sales tactics and in the process rendered the idea of referrals useless. Stacey Brown Randall joins us to share what she’s learned about generating and receiving referrals WITHOUT asking. Stacey Brown Randall has one focus in life. To ...…

Jessica Rhodes shares her expertise around using podcasting in your business. Whether you want to be a podcaster or a guest or both, you’ll find out how to go about mastering podcasting as a business tool. Jessica is the founder and CEO of InterviewConnections.com, the premier Guest Booking agency for podcasters and guest experts, and she is th ...…

Danny Iny joins us to discuss the changes in the landscape of education, online and offline, and how they create an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and educators to use the democratized access provided by the internet to launch an online course business (or even an online education empire). He'll include actionable tips on marketing, se ...…

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Brad Farris & Jill Salzman tackle the most complex small business questions of our day. "Why can't I hire competent employees?" "How do I make more money without driving myself nuts?" "How can I take over the world".They’ll get to the bottom of these mysteries with help from entrepreneurial geniuses, product pushers, brilliant branders and a ragtag team of moguls intent on magnifying profit. The soothsayers of success have arrived, and you don’t want to miss the priceless insights of these p ...

We interview hard to reach entrepreneurs. (Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John & many more). Unlike most podcast interview series Nathan Chan literally started from knowing nothing. He was just an average guy working in a 9-5 job he utterly hated. He knew nothing about entrepreneurship, nothing about startups, nothing about marketing, and nothing about online or how to build a business. So from launching Foundr Magazine he's gone out and spoken to some of th ...